Your dog might benefit from a ‘hidey-hole’. It is in his nature to retreat to a safe area when he is threatened.
A fabric kennel, covered with blankets or towels, would be perfect.
Keep your dog inside as much as possible. Walk him while there is still full daylight, as the darker it gets, the more likely fireworks and firecrackers are to go off.
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If you are walking your dog when fireworks do go off, turn around and bring him home immediately; he will be likely to associate walking with bad things.
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If you have a small dog, a dog door is ideal for letting him go in and out of the house as he pleases.
Even if he is an outside dog, he must be kept inside while fireworks are going off.
Anti-stress tablets can also be very helpful. The Serene-Um range provides a natural alternative to sedatives and is highly recommended by veterinarians.
The drops are easy to administer in food or directly into the mouth and will calm down your dog gently.
Pheromone releasers are similar to anti-anxiety medication.
These pheromones are naturally emitted by a mothering animal to her babies, and so work as a relaxant.
They can be bought as plug-ins, as collars, or as sprays which can be applied to areas where your pet spends most of his time.
Above all, distract your dog when the fireworks begin.
Play music to cover up the noise, turn up the television or even simply talk to him! Maybe you could use the time to try and teach him some new tricks.
Get him to focus on you, rather than on the outside world.
Introduce something new and fun to him, such as a new toy you can both play with.
A squeaky toy can help your dog associate fireworks with good feelings.
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